Great British Railway Journeys
Batley to Sheffield
Season 2 Episode 14 of 25
Michael Portillo learns about a successful 19th-century recycling industry in the textile town of Batley in West Yorkshire. He also discovers how the railways boosted the county's rhubarb trade and meets the great-great-granddaughter of George Bradshaw
Great British Railway Journeys airs on U&Eden +1 at 11:30 AM, Friday 4 April. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Fiona Caldwell
Series Producer
Charlie Bunce
Executive Producer